Junior Structural Engineer & Designer: Seismic/Steel Focus

Degenkolb Engineers

Oakland (CA)

On-site

USD 84,000 - 112,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Commuter benefits

401(k) with profit sharing

Employee ownership through stock plan

Professional development support

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Job summary

Degenkolb Engineers seeks an Entry-Level Structural Engineer to contribute to planning, analysis, and design of structural projects across multiple offices in the U.S. You will work alongside experienced engineers, gaining exposure to seismic analysis, steel design, and project delivery.

This role offers mentorship and growth toward professional licensure. You will collaborate on analyses, contract documents, and project deliverables while visiting sites and interacting with clients and teams to

Qualifications

Education: A master's degree in structural engineering is strongly preferred.
Alternative Path: Exceptional candidates with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and one to two years of highly technical structural design experience will be considered if they demonstrate proficiency equivalent to advanced graduate-level work.
Core technical proficiency must be demonstrated through advanced graduate coursework or verified professional project experience in: Advanced steel design, Advanced reinforced concrete design, Advanced structural analysis, Structural dynamics, Earthquake engineering (West Coast offices).
Undergraduate GPA of 3.40 or higher; strong academic performance in graduate coursework is expected, where applicable.
Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, as applicable.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
Current authorization to work in the United States for any employer.

Responsibilities

Structural Analysis & Design: Perform structural analysis and design tasks under the guidance of licensed engineers. Apply engineering principles and sound engineering judgment to develop safe, effective structural solutions and contract deliverables that meet the governing building codes.
Project Delivery & Quality: Produce accurate, organized, and high-quality work that reflects Degenkolb's standards. Build an understanding of project objectives, scope, budget, and schedule; manage assigned work; and communicate progress, questions, and potential issues early.
Client & Team Collaboration: Build trusted relationships with project teams and clients by participating in meetings, supporting client communications, preparing technical documentation, and communicating clearly and professionally in writing and conversation.
Project Site Experience: Participate in site visits with experienced engineers to observe existing conditions and construction activities, document field observations, and connect design decisions with how structures are built and perform in the real world.
Professional Growth & Development: Expand your technical knowledge and professional skills through project experience, mentorship, feedback, purposeful learning, challenging assignments, and participation in professional organizations while progressing toward PE licensure.
Ownership & Contribution: Take responsibility for your commitments, seek context when needed, share ideas, and contribute to the collective success of your project teams, office, and firm.